description Boiling River Hot Springs Overview
Boiling River Hot Springs was a popular geothermal soaking site located in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. It was formed where a large hot spring discharged into the cold waters of the Gardner River, allowing visitors to bathe in the naturally mixed temperature pools. The area was permanently closed to public access following the severe flooding and geologic changes that damaged the region in 2022. Before its closure, it served as a popular recreation area for park tourists.
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How did Boiling River Hot Springs form?
The site formed where hot geothermal water from a thermal spring mixed with the cold Gardner River. That natural mixing once created pools warm enough for soaking in Yellowstone National Park.
Can visitors swim at Boiling River now?
The National Park Service currently says swimming is not possible because the 2022 floods changed the river and the former soaking area. Visitors should check current Yellowstone notices rather than rely on older travel guides.
Is it safe to enter Yellowstone's hot springs near Boiling River?
Thermal water can cause severe burns, and Yellowstone rules prohibit bathing in water that is entirely of thermal origin. The park also warns that thermal ground can be unstable, so visitors must stay in designated areas and follow closures.
Where is Boiling River in Yellowstone?
Boiling River is in the northern part of Yellowstone near Mammoth Hot Springs and the Gardner River. It became famous because geothermal water met the river at a relatively accessible location.
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